Mauvilla is the legendary site of a bloody battle between native Americans and DeSoto's expedition.

"Accounts say the battle lasted all day, with thousands of Indians killed, most of De Soto's supplies captured, dozens of his men dead and scores more wounded. Rather than head to Pensacola Bay, where supply ships were waiting, De Soto turned the remnants of his band northward, still searching for gold and riches.

But his expedition never recovered. De Soto died in the Mississippi wilderness and was buried in the Mississippi River. His followers eventually made their way to Mexico and South America."

Ms. Baggett's article nicely details some of the proposed sites of Mauvilla and the debate surrounding them.

I must confess that despite my distaste for DeSoto, I find the search for this site intriguing--partly because Chief Tascalusa dealt a heavy blow to the expedition. So I will give in and ask: